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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1958

Page

8

Ohio U. Dominates Toledo 82 61 in Midweek Win

Ohio University basketball, led by guards Andy Anderson and Larry Williams, beat Toledo 82 to 61 at Men's Gym. Ned Miklovic grabbed 27 rebounds for Toledo, while OU shot 40 percent to TU's 30 percent and improved to 7-4 in the MAC with a 15 7 overall record.

Andy Chonko Jim Snyder Ohio University Eddie Melvin Toledo Stan Orrech Orzech Bob Peters Bobcats Cats Dick Norman Ohio Snydermen Bob Andy Anderson Larry Williams Athens Dave Scott Jerry Wolf Peters Rockets Snyder Bobcat

Robertson fuels Cincinnati surge toward K State in NCAA chase

Oscar Robertson scored 43 as Cincinnati topped Drake 98 64 to reach 19 2 and an 11 game win streak. The Bearcats rise to No 2 in the AP poll, chasing Kansas State led by Elgin Baylor and Wilt Chamberlain paced Kansas. West Virginia slip to third as Kansas takes aim in the Big Eight race.

ED Wilks Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Associated Press Kansas State Robertston Elgin Baylor Seattle Drake Bearcats

Boxing card results from New York to Las Vegas

New York Gene Armstrong wins 158 percent to 156 over Charley Joseph in New Orleans. Providence R I Chico Vejar 1592 defeats Bobby Dalton in Stamford. Sydney Tommy Romulo 134 percent stops Russell Sands in Australia. Las Vegas L C C Morgan 138 defeats Jimmy Feaster 137.

New York Gene Armstrong Elizabeth N.J Charley Joseph New Orleans Providence Chico Vejar Stamford Conn Bobby Dalton Chicago Sydney Australia Tommy Romulo Philippines Russell Sands Las Vegas Nev L. CC. Morgan Youngstown Ohio Jimmy Feaster

Zigler's Wins First Half In City Cage League Final

Zigler's Gulf defeated Coolville 51 44 at East Side School to win the first round Athens City Cage League playoff. Gene Wolfe led Zigler's with 23 points while Ralph Wigal paced Coolville with 19. Zigler's Graham added 16 as Zigler's pulled away late in the fourth quarter.

Zigler Gulf Coolville Athens City East Side School Danny Hall Ralph Wigal Gene Wolfe Wigal Charles Graham Wolfe Graham Golden Williams McGill Tippie Totals

College basketball scores compiled from late season games

A roundup of results across the nation shows Michigan State 79 over Michigan 69, Iowa 74 over Wisconsin 61, Ohio State 93 over Indiana 83, Illinois 94 over Minnesota 87, Kansas 84 over Missouri 69, Cincinnati 98 over Drake 64, Bradley 57 over Oklahoma State 43, Iowa State 59 over Oklahoma 56, Nebraska 50 over Colorado 41, Bowling Green 91 over Marquette 76, Ohio University 82 over Toledo 61, West Virginia 98 over Detroit 66, Kentucky 65 over Vanderbilt 61, Miami Florida 76 over Florida South 58, Mississippi State 92 over Georgia 77, Morehead State 73 over Murray State 68, Houston 72 over Wichita 70, Tulsa 81 over North Texas State 49, San Francisco 68 over Fresno State 59, UCLA 67 over Washington 62, California 67 over Stanford 59.

State Cincinnati Lawrence Ban West Virginia Detroit Kansas Kansas State Wilt Chamberlain Missouri Jayhawks Francisco No Fresno State Oklahoma State Bradley Robertson Red Murrell Bearcats Murrell Oscar Baylor Chamberlain Bob Smith Mizzou Stillwater Okla California UCLA Oregon State Stanford Michigan

Athens County tournament tips and matchups preview

The Athens County tournament opens at Ohio University with Ames Bern facing Rome Canaan, Trimble meeting Carthage Troy, and Shade taking on Buchtel. Analysts note Ames Bern, Trimble, and Buchtel are favorites on paper, while past tournament magic may favor underdogs like Ames Bern.

Ames-Bern Trimble Buchtel Athens County

Middletown No 1 in Class AA hoops race

Ohio high school basketball marches toward tournaments as Middletown tops the Class AA poll, led by 6-10 star Jerry Lucas who scored 63 in a 105-48 win over Lima. Grants, Ayersville, and Ney pace Class A action with upsets and tight county tournaments shaping the post-season field.

Columbus Ohio Gratis Ayersville Jackson Ney Defiance Bethel Monroe County Midvale Tuscarawas County Middletown Jerry Lucas Lima Wilt Pandora Gilboa Cleveland East Tech Zanesville Hamilton Salem Upstaters

Set Rules For Summer Baseball

Chicago report on NCAA committee actions to protect amateur status for college players in summer baseball. Points include league procedures, season schedules, and rosters detailing college affiliation, summer work, pay, and employer. The code allows amateur play on non professional teams with 32 hours weekly work and local wage parity.

Chicago NCAA Walter Byers

Mather Hired As Bears Coach

Chicago announces Chuck Mather will join the Chicago Bears as an assistant coach concentrating on the backs. The move follows speculation on his immediate future after stints at the University of Kansas and Massillon High School.

Chicago Chuck Mather University of Kansas and Massillon Ohio Mather Chicago Bears

Spartans and Buckeyes Grab Big Ten Wins in Weekend Upset

Michigan State beat Michigan 79 to 69 at Ann Arbor as Bob Anderegg scored 21 in the second half and Pete Tillotson was held to 15. Ohio State defeated Indiana 93 to 83 at Bloomington, with Jim Laughlin scoring 26 to lead OSU. Iowa beat Wisconsin 74 to 61 in Iowa City and Illinois tops Minnesota 94 to 87 at home.

BIG Ten Purdue Michigan State Michigan Ann Arbor Spartans Ohio State Indiana Bloomington Iowa Wisconsin Iowa City Illinois Minnesota Bob Anderegg Pete Tillotson George Lee Wolverines Hoosiers Jim Laughlin Laughlin Pete Obremskey Archie Dees

Houston Classic Golf Tournament Qualifying Heads to Thursday

The Houston Classic at Memorial Park invites 130 players for a 72-hole event starting Thursday with 85 via invitations and 45 spots earned through a qualifying round. Pros outnumber amateurs. Joe Conrad and Johnny Pott join the PGA list while Sam Snead Doug Higgins miss the event. New winter stars Ken Venturi Bill Johnston and David Marr loom as contenders.

Houston Tex Memorial Park Texas Memorial Joe Conrad Johnny Pott Sam Snead Doug Higgins Snead Higgins Cary Middlecoff Ken Venturi California Bill Johnston Provo Utah San Antonio David Marr

Blooming Villes Top Hocking County Tourney Round One

Laurelville Gibisonville and South Bloomingville win in the first round at Logan High School gym. Gibisonville advances after a late rally led by Mike Jones 19 points. South Bloomingville edges Murray City 41 final. Laurelville defeats Rockbridge 62 49 with Eveland 15 and Young 23 leading.

Logan Laurelville Gibisonville South Bloomingville Hocking Mike Devol Joe Corby Murray City Bloomingville Miners Bainter Unger Justice S. Bloomingville Jim Unger Terry Taggart Rockbridge Tom Eveland Mickey Young Keith Tucker Eveland Reed M. Young Frazier Allen Hinton West Flowers Smith Daubenmire Reynolds Bainier Totals Taggart Canter Matheny D. Roberts Barber S. Bloomville Stahl Rose Ron Williams Jones Williams Carbon Hill Devol Carlig McManaway Courtney Elliott

Kittens Win: Bunk Adams Leads 64 54 Victory

Bobkittens defeated the Fraternity All-Stars 64 to 54 on Monday night led by Bunk Adams who scored 24 points with eight field goals and eight free throws. Hubert Winebrenner added 17 and Duane Baker 15 while Bob Meadows suffered facial injuries after a collision.

Hubert Winebrenner Duane Baker Bobkittens Bunk Adams Winebrenner Baker Bob Meadows Meadows Ohio U Gillam Ferlic Scurry Mattschek Wisnerski Taylor Fraternity All-Stars Brinkman Randall Jacobs Miller Crnolernja

Gallia Yearlings Beaten by Athens in Freshman Semifinal

Gallia Academy Yearlings under coach Bob Lang fell 44 to 34 to Athens High School in the SEC freshman basketball semifinal at Jackson’s new gym. Top scorer Dick Roderick had 19 for Gallipolis while Athens’ Bacon led with 16. Gallia played short-handed without Mike Carper and Paul Evans, per tournament rules.

Jackson Bob Lang Gallia Academy Mike Carper Paul Evans Athens High School Carper Evans Athens Gallipolis

Gallia County Tourney Games Postponed Until Saturday

Gallia County Class A Basketball Tournament games at Kogger Creek High School are postponed from Thursday to Saturday night. Tourney manager Clarence E. Thompson said finals for varsity and reserve brackets are moved to next Monday night.

Gallipolis Gallia County Kgger Creek High School Clarence E. Thompson Thompson

Cage Schedule Tuesday Night Exempted and Parochial Tournament

Exempted and Parochial Tournament at New Sex 7 p m Crooksville vs St Aloysius p m Middleport vs Chauncey 9 30 p m Nelsonville vs Glouster Athens County Tourney at Ohio University Gym 7 p m Ames Bern vs Rome Canaan 8 p m Trimble vs Carthage Troy 9 p m Shade vs Buchtel Meigs County Tournament at Pomeroy High School 7 30 p m Eastern vs Rutland reserves 8 30 p m Racine vs Harrisonville

CAGE New Sex Crooksville St. Aloysius Middleport Chaun Cey Nelsonville Glouster Athens County Ohio University Ames-Bern Rome- Canaan Trimble Carthage-Troy Shade Buchtel Meigs County Pomeroy High School Eastern Rutland Racine Harrisonville

Dees and Ohl Lead Big Ten Scoring Race

Archie Dees tops the Big Ten scoring list with 416 points in 17 games at 24.3 per game while Don Ohl stands second with 362 points in 18 games at 20.1. George Kline sits third with 358 points in 18 games and a 19.8 average, followed by Frank Howard at 356 points in 20 games and 17.8.

Chicago Don Ohl Tllinois Archie Dees Indiana Ohl Dees George Kline Minnesota Frank Howard Ohio State Ind Kline Minn Howard Osu Tillotson Mich Gunther Iowa Johnson Ruklick Green MSU

Johnson SECAL Scoring Champ Leads Conference

Johnson led the SEC Athletic League scoring with 379 points in 14 games for a 27.0 average, setting a season free throw record with 121. Gary McConkey, Athens, was second at 23.1 points per game, while Max Walton led in field goals with 140. Others in the top ten include Nelsonville’s Jerry Patton and Middleport’s Mark Kelley with notable averages.

Lean S. T. Johnson SEC Athletic League The Messenger Mr. Initials Pomeroy SECAL Gallipolis Johnson Panther Nelsonville Gary McConkey Athens Max Walton Middleport Walton Wellston Rocket Logan Gene Morgan Morgan Jerry Patton Mark Kelley Conley Gall Eee Brown Folmer Pom Gaskill Ath Whitlatch Mid Eisnaugle Jack Reynolds Pickett Nels Wright Brandon Nelson Reed Wells Coen Hawthorne Sheets Stump

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